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eye-opener

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Definition of eye-opener

noun

informal
  • 1an event or situation that proves to be unexpectedly enlightening:a visit to the docks can be a fascinating eye-opener
  • 2North American an alcoholic drink taken early in the day.

Derivatives

eye-opening

adjective

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